Henry Harrisse Books

Fernand Colomb Sa Vie Ses OEuvres Essai Critique is a comprehensive biography of the French author and scholar Fernand Colomb. Written by the renowned historian and bibliographer Henry Harrisse, this book offers readers a detailed account of Colomb's life and work, including his contributions to the field of Romance philology and his role in the development of French scholarship. With deep insights and meticulous research, Fernand Colomb Sa Vie Ses OEuvres Essai Critique is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of French literature and scholarship.

This book provides a detailed exploration of early cartography and documents relating to the discovery of North America. Harrisse examines two hundred and fifty maps or globes, including descriptions of those that no longer exist, in order to uncover the true history of the continent's discovery. Written in a critical documentary style, this is an essential resource for anyone interested in the early history of North America

Harrisse's groundbreaking work on the early history of North America highlights the complexity and importance of the region's cartographic record. A must-read for historians and cartographers alike.